The Sunshine Coast Council nomination for the region to become a UNESCO Biosphere has arrived in Paris for international governing body’s consideration 

The nomination had been passed by the Queensland and Australian governments before making it to UNESCO.

The outcome of UNESCO’s assessment is anticipated to arrive in June 2022

Ipswich City Council is sending around 150 new household waste bins to new residents weekly. The measure has proved to be a challenge on the government’s resources as Ipswich deals with unprecedented rapid growth. Truck drivers have up to hundred stops added to their runs every week.

Mayor Teresa Harding says the increase of waste is just one of the key issues.

The Mayor claims the Federal Government has delivered little to Ipswich regarding infrastructure projects, as the region is predicted to grow by 4.6 per cent annually until 2036. 

New South Wales will scrap hotel and home quarantine for the fully vaccinated in conjunction with reopening to the world beginning November 1. 

The state is nearing the 90 per cent double vaccination rate and will cooperate with the Commonwealth in changing the border arrangements. 

Overseas travellers will be allowed in the state provided they are vaccinated and receive a negative PCR test.

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The department of Home Affairs is bracing for an upturn in far-right domestic terrorism, as Australia’s borders open up. 

An SBS investigation last week revealed an underground neo-nazi network whose members have been illegally purchasing firearms and engaging in arms training exercises.

Home Affairs minister Karen Andrews says the department is expanding the list of declared terrorist organisations in Australia following reporting on right-wing extremism. 

A new smartphone app has launched in Kenya and has provided much needed change to the country's farmers.

'Hello Tractor' allows farmers who cannot afford their own machines to connect with tractor owners and hire their services.

App founder Jehil Oliver, says farmers in African nations are reliant on rain fed to agricultural systems, that forces them to plant on time to maximise their yield. 

A member of a certain British family has attacked the Space tourism industry following Jeff Bezos’ second Blue Origin crewed space mission, that sent William Shatner to space.

Prince William said space tourism is redirecting the world’s greatest minds from fixing the climate crisis right here on earth, to interplanetary escapism.

The prince’s comments come just two weeks out from the COP-26 climate conference in Glasgow, which has also seen Prince Charles call on Scott Morrison to confirm his attendance.

The legal battle rages on over the 2016 Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids ride tragedy as the theme park owners are suing an engineer who allegedly deemed the ride safe, a day before malfunctioning. The owners are seeking damages for breach of contract and negligence.

The engineer is defending the claims, stating the owners failed to meet obligations under the Workplace Health and Authority. 

The matter will appear in the Supreme Court.

The Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Queensland parliament providing additional rights to tenants, ending leases, preventing evictions without grounds and allowing pets within rental properties. 

The new rules are designed to protect renters experiencing domestic and family violence in addition to meeting the minimum quality standards.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland have criticised the new laws believing they enforce arduous requirements for property owners' rights and swing the balance in favour of tenants.